Wednesday, 27 February 2013

I joined the Pinterestfew months ago ( for the ones which are not familiar with it, I can simply say it is a big internet mood board , where you can collect interesting pictures and select them by subjects) What I like is that Pinterest add automatically link to a original source of the picture, so I can always find things back! If I will pin properly of course. Almost 3.000 people are following me out there! This really surprise me because I'm on Pinterest every now and then. My board : " Children's Room styling" is the most popular one.

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

I find it a bit difficult to run a family life & work and now add extra time to be there. Last weekend part of the ceiling has been removed. The space got immediately so much light! We like it so much!

I wish Spring will come soon and give us more warm days and extra energy.

Sunday, 24 February 2013

The wooden toys are wonderful, the space welcome so well children, they can do toys by themselves and can play with them too. The ADO speelgood ( toys) first catalog is from 1932 ! Can you imagine ? They are so modern! All ADO toys were made in Tuberculosis Sanatorium, in Berg en Bosch, close by Apeldoorn. The patients, instead of going on walks, spend four hours per day working - if possible at they own job. Ko Verzuu, was appointed head of men's work therapy. Father of 11 children! Like you can imagine, they tested and played with all prototypes. Ko Verzuu brought to a Dutch market something very unique. ADO original toys are not in production any more and become collectors items ….4 of us like them so much!

Friday, 22 February 2013

Do you know already the cool products from New York City producer AREAWARE ?

Today I want to show you some items for children. I will simply say : it is a great design with a good sense of humor . " We wish to create a forum for young and local talent and together, we hope to become a strong voice for American design." I really like the wooden animals designed by Karl Zahn and the pillows from Ross Menuez make me smile.

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

are going to be available in two new colors : white wash and dark chocolate.

We like a lot the pure birch color but we think its great to give some more option for people which are not such a big lovers of natural wood color. I do like the dark bed a lot, I could even do the black one, the graphic lines of the beds are becoming so visual and strong. The white version is more delicate and elegant. We will use stain so the wood texture remains visible. I will be happy to hear your opinion! I think both beds are getting something extra with the colors, and I hope people will like it, as much as we do.

Please contact us, if you would like to now more about the availability at info@rafa-kids.com

Friday, 15 February 2013

Last weekend I visited Object Rotterdam, which is an small fair dedicated to design.

" The fair is a platform for the latest limited editions and one-offs from well-known and upcoming designers working in different design disciplines and various materials." Today few of my favorite for you.

I wish you a nice week end.

I'm going to see exhibition at Kunsthal Rotterdam and other one, very special...

Thursday, 14 February 2013

What a great surprise to find this very beautiful styling article made by Mirella Sahetapy! I haven't seen this picture before! It is so interesting to discover Rafa-kids beds through photographer's eye. I have liked work of Mirella Sahetapy already for some time, so its a honor to got this photo made by her.

The article title is " All day sweet ",

very original way of looking at children products and the chosen colors are just stunning for me.

Do you like it ?

" Quiet pastels and natural tones, with just enough color to make it exciting -

the new generation of children's furniture does not like screamy fuss" .